U-RANT: Readers sound off on Jaguars decision to not trade for Tebow

So Tim Tebow goes to the New York Jets as one of four quarterbacks. The Jaguars don’t even have one. Mr. Mustache (team owner Shahid) Khan now has clear evidence that Gene Smith has reached his “Peter principle” and is simply not up to the job as general manager. The Jags evidently could have secured Tebow and a full stadium for a fourth-round pick.

So sad to see Northeast Florida get jacked up only to be let down, again. Khan could have shocked the collective consciousness by making a big deal. Instead the Jags get a third string wide receiver (Laurent Robinson) as the big offseason move. I doubt the Jags fourth-round pick would have the impact of our favorite son. Just move the team and put us out of our misery. — RAND MIDDLETON

I just read the headline “(coach Mike) Mularkey insists Jags wanted Tebow.” Those guys have made it obvious that they didn’t want Tebow.

They are just back peddling now trying to hold on to their pitiful little fan base. I will never spend another penny on Jaguars tickets or apparel, in fact I am packing all of that stuff up now.

The Jaguars can now enjoy another humbling year! — NANCY HERSEY

Punishment fits the crime for Saints coach Sean Payton

Well, it’s too bad about (New Orleans Saints coach) Sean Payton being suspended for a year. It won’t do much good for the Saints.

But in my opinion, he’s getting what he deserves. I can’t imagine putting a bounty on injuring an opposing team’s player. Pay for performance? Yes. Hard hits? Yes. But not a reward for injuring someone.

I was embarrassed when news of this started coming out. Embarrassed that I am a Saint’s fan and that the Saint’s coach would do such a terrible thing! — FRED HATHORN